ObamaCare Oct. 1 Launch Date Looks Doubtful

9/20/2013 9:36AM

A series of glitches and delays have left many doubtful that health0care exchange system that will support ObamacAre will be ready by the scheduled Oct. 1 launch. WSJ's Christopher Weaver explains. Photo: Getty Images

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